Choose Intrusion 2
Choose Intrusion 2 if you want an Indie experience. Intrusion 2 launched in 2012.
Intrusion 2 vs Mechaguard
Intrusion 2 and Mechaguard both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Intrusion 2 (2012) is 10 years older than Mechaguard (2022). Intrusion 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Mechaguard (86.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mechaguard
Choose Mechaguard if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mechaguard launched in 2022.
Both Intrusion 2 and Mechaguard sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Intrusion 2 |  Mechaguard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (782 reviews) | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Aleksei Abramenko | Fasu Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Intrusion 2 (2012) is 10 years older than Mechaguard (2022).
- Intrusion 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Mechaguard (86.7% positive).
- Mechaguard is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Intrusion 2 (0.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Intrusion 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mechaguard has no Deck rating yet.
Intrusion 2 vs Mechaguard — FAQ
- Should I play Intrusion 2 or Mechaguard first?
- If you want chronology, Intrusion 2 (2012) came out before Mechaguard (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Intrusion 2 and Mechaguard similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Intrusion 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Intrusion 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mechaguard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.